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| __Run through safety elements of induction –__ | __Run through safety elements of induction –__ | ||
| * Remind inductee that everyone is responsible for their own safety, and everyone must take all necessary steps to protect others from hazards (for example, but not limited to, burns or eye damage) - | * Remind inductee that everyone is responsible for their own safety, and everyone must take all necessary steps to protect others from hazards (for example, but not limited to, burns or eye damage) - | ||
| - | Explain | + | __Explain |
| * Weld only in the hot works area, ideally on the welding table | * Weld only in the hot works area, ideally on the welding table | ||
| * Clear the area of flammable items | * Clear the area of flammable items | ||
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| * Fume extractor must be used. Show its operation (including opening the top to check it hasn’t been used for extraction of flammable materials) | * Fume extractor must be used. Show its operation (including opening the top to check it hasn’t been used for extraction of flammable materials) | ||
| * Remind inductees that they must remain in the hackspace for at least an hour, to check for sparks or fire before leaving. | * Remind inductees that they must remain in the hackspace for at least an hour, to check for sparks or fire before leaving. | ||
| - | Avoiding burns | + | __Explain steps to prevent burns__ |
| * Remind inductees that welded parts will be very hot. Suggest intermittent welding to minimise excessive heat build up. Point out bucket for quenching water, reminding it should be emptied after welding | * Remind inductees that welded parts will be very hot. Suggest intermittent welding to minimise excessive heat build up. Point out bucket for quenching water, reminding it should be emptied after welding | ||
| * remind inductees about risk of burns and suggest PPE. | * remind inductees about risk of burns and suggest PPE. | ||
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| * Remind inductees that they are responsible for others safety, so avoid leaving hot items lying around. | * Remind inductees that they are responsible for others safety, so avoid leaving hot items lying around. | ||
| - | Avoiding | + | __Explain steps to prevent |
| * Position the welding curtain such that it protects all hackspace members and those outside hackspace from arc eye. | * Position the welding curtain such that it protects all hackspace members and those outside hackspace from arc eye. | ||
| * Explain the dials on the welding mask and that their recommended settings are in the manual. Show how to test the battery and the masks’ function. | * Explain the dials on the welding mask and that their recommended settings are in the manual. Show how to test the battery and the masks’ function. | ||
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| * Welding is only to be carried out within the hotworks area | * Welding is only to be carried out within the hotworks area | ||
| - | Preventing | + | __Explain steps to prevent |
| * Instruct inductees to check the condition of cables and insulators before turning on the welder | * Instruct inductees to check the condition of cables and insulators before turning on the welder | ||
| * Avoid welding in high humidity. Wet clothing, floors, and workpieces increase the risk of electric shocks. | * Avoid welding in high humidity. Wet clothing, floors, and workpieces increase the risk of electric shocks. | ||